Glenys Forbes
Life Member
MPANZ member
Website: glenysforbesart.com
In 2002, my husband Noel and I returned from a 14 year stint in the Goldfields of western Australia. I had been introduced to pastels just before we left, so it was lovely to be able to spend my “retirement” time reacquainting myself with these wonderful sticks of pure pigment. In 2004 I was introduced to Pastel Artists of New Zealand (PANZ) and became a National Committee member in 2005 to 2012, then the Editor of “NZ Pastel Artist” our national bi-monthly newsletter 2012-2016 (inclusive).In 2006 I started an active weekly group of pastelists here in the Nelson Area which is still going today.
In 2017 I was honored with a PANZ Life Membership for services rendered. I earned the status of Artist member in 2017, the status of Distinguished Artist 2023 and the status of Master Pastellist 2025. I have entered numerous Exhibitions (here and the US) with successful results, staged a joint Exhibition with two other pastel artists and an article in a National magazine.
My biggest joy, is promoting pastel as a painting medium, promoting PANZ itself, and encouraging “newbies” to use the medium with confidence.
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